Rapid physicochemical characterization of innovative fucoidan/fructan powders by ATR-FTIR

• Published in: Food science and biotechnology Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 411 - 415
• Main Authors: Espinosa-Velazquez, Gerardo, Ramos-de-la-Pena, Ana Mayela, Montanez, Julio, Contreras-Esquivel, Juan Carlos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Undaria pinnatifida; Sulfated polysaccharide; Fructan; Chemometrics

Functional food has been highly demanded lately because of its benefits in counteracting diseases. Fucoidan and agave fructan are ingredients that enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut (prebiotics). This mixture has great potential to develop innovative products but it has never been...